John Malkovich Says Oscar Campaigns Now Keep Theaters Alive
The veteran actor says awards-season promotion has become a practical lifeline for prestige films seeking theatrical audiences.
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Judge Orders Michael Ovitz to Complete Julia Ormond Deposition
The court required the former CAA leader to resume questioning but rejected requests for an arrest warrant and contempt finding.
Turner Classic Movies Moves Under Skydance Film Group
The classic-film channel is returning to a movie-focused corporate home while its existing creative advisers remain involved.
Miles Teller Will Receive Newport Beach Film Festival Honor
The festival will celebrate an actor whose career has moved from indie breakthroughs to blockbusters without leaving character-driven work behind.
Former Paramount and MGM Chief Frank Mancuso Sr. Dies at 93
The veteran executive rose from theater usher and film buyer to oversee two of Hollywood’s most storied studios.
Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Closes Under Skydance
The completed deal unites two major studios, a vast network portfolio and the Paramount+ and HBO Max streaming businesses.
Casey Bloys Extends His Deal to Lead HBO Max and Paramount+
The HBO veteran’s expanded Skydance role places original programming for two major streaming services under one content chief.
Margot Robbie and Jason Blum Join Cinema United Council
The two producers will work with Jerry Bruckheimer, Emma Thomas and other filmmakers to champion the theatrical experience worldwide.
Shawn Levy Moves His 21 Laps TV Deal to Disney
The Stranger Things producer’s multiyear agreement with 20th Television starts in 2027 while selected Netflix ties continue.
Neil Patrick Harris Will Lead a New ‘Damn Yankees’ on Broadway
Julianne Hough and Austin Scott join a modernized production that moves the baseball musical into the early 2000s and partners with MLB.